Heavyweight Boxing

I think it has to happen for Fury, he now needs this more than Usyk because his repuation is in bits and he's losing support by the bucket load, it might all be for show, who knows, but if it doesn't happen it will be what defines him, he'll never live it down.

I don’t think Fury’s at all afraid in the physical sense, but I reckon he could see Usyk’s style and traits and skills as going to be very difficult.

Why else would he not want this massive payday? Then you think why would he not get in (regardless of what he is thinking about Usyk’s difficulty) to make huge money.

I can’t see how anyone cannot see (from what we have all seen and read) that it’s much more Usyk who has been genuinely wanting and pushing for this fight. Fury has been all disjointed, quiet, loud and the one chopping and changing. It reeks of ducking.

and reading the online commentary it’s about 80-20 all feeling the same. Many admitting to being fans of Fury.

Strange if Fury is avoiding Usyk. Fighters at that level need huge self belief and it’s not hard to see a route to victory for him, even though Usyk is also a fantastic talent. Is he really that nervous of Usyk? It’s a huge payday also, obviously.

He'll care.

Everywhere he goes he'll be asked about it and taunted over it, he has a massive ego and he's talked countless times about being from a fighting family, creating a legacy, not caring about money...as Walsh said above its about 80-20 against him and climbing, the people supporting him are few and far between at this stage.

No amount of ranting, raving and bullshit from him will get rid of this stain.

Maybe it is all just a ruse to build interest.

If it is not then Fury is avoiding him.

As I have said already I would plump for Usyk on points. He seems to have his tail up for this one.

Well it’s getting much more interest in the media at the moment than if it was signed and done, it’s the headline of all boxing news with the Aj fight somewhere below

Andy ruiz called out fury, I’d watch that I think ruiz would be too slow and his head movement is lacking

Fury would destroy him. Another Buster Douglas is what Ruiz is.

Well the deadline is the 1st of April and usyks team said they will go for next mandatory which they said is hrgovic but its dubois and if they don’t get that fight on Usyk loses the belt according to the rules

lots can happen in a week and Frank won’t want to take a bath on the money he’s out down for Wembley

Well, again I hope April 1 can save this fight. But really looks gone to me.

seems usyks team wanted 70:30 in rematch and fury would go 50:50 If thats true im inclined to agree with fury. Hes the a side in both matches.

from what i gathered from the talk sport interview frank warren said 70/30 and 50/50 is exactly what AJ got and that is what is on the table and on sunday everyone was happy but come monday usyks manager/team are not happy

warren confirmed yesterday to one of the boxing channels that after the talk sport interview himself and usyks promoter spoke on the phone and they didnt even get to thrash out a deal, it was a firm no from usyks team

Yes. Because Usyk team had enough of the demands and changes. They were right to call it a day. Fury taking them for mugs with no intention of fighting.

Just dont see why you think fury has no interest in fighting usyk. He has travelled all over the world fighting home town favs in their backyard and beating them. Hes just a hard man to bargain with.

Well, if he had an interest he wouldn’t have made it so difficult for the opponent. Only logical conclusion is he had no interest, or he’s a complete bellend.

He fought Wlad in his backyard when he was a challenger with no bargaining power at all. Of course he takes that fight.

Not a sniff of an issue making the two recent fights against two tomato cans.. but for this fight, where he was getting 70/30 fight 1, there are obstacles!